What are your experiences of dyslexia?

The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) estimates that the condition affects 10% of the population, 4% severely so. We would like to hear from you if you have dyslexia or work with people who do, and to discuss your experiences in an article on the Guardian.
Earlier in October this year’s Dyslexia Awareness Week focused on the early stages of a person with dyslexia’s experience – in particular their assessment. We want to know your experiences of this, but also more broadly whether you have seen changing attitudes or if you feel that people who don’t have dyslexia have misconceptions about... read more

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